Islamize

 [is-luh-mahyz, iz-, is-lah-mahyz, iz-]  

Is·lam·ize

   [is-luh-mahyz, iz-, is-lah-mahyz, iz-]
verb (used with object), Is·lam·ized, Is·lam·iz·ing.
1.
to convert to Islam.
2.
to bring into a state of harmony or conformity with the principles and teachings of Islam; give an Islamic character or identity to.
Also, especially British, Is·lam·ise.

Origin:
1840–50; Islam + -ize

Related forms
Is·lam·i·za·tion, noun
Is·lam·iz·er, noun
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Islamize or Islamise (ˈɪzləˌmaɪz)
 
—vb
(tr) to convert to or bring under the influence of Islam
 
Islamise or Islamise
 
—vb
 
Islami'zation or Islamise
 
—n
 
Islami'sation or Islamise
 
—n

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